1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 60 | 553 F2 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2170 mm |